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On Monday Amazon released a wireless reading device that looks like while having some shortcomings may ultimately become a success. I know a lot of people are on the fence right now but given time this device is going to revolutionize reading. The Kindle packs a lot of great technology into a small, lightweight user-friendly package.The Kindle features a revolutionary screen technology called electronic paper that provides a sharp high-resolution output that looks and reads like paper. The device allows users to download content wirelessly instead of having to sync or download via a computer or search for an available WiFi hotspot. Weighing in at only 10.3 ounces this device also contains a full keyboard and you can add additional memory by inserting an optional SD memory card.The real reason why the Kindle has the best chance to succeed is in the content. Amazon is committed to Kindle’s success and already has 88,000 books available. Additionally, Kindle users can subscribe to newspapers and magazines and will also be able to read blogs and wikipedia.

Fox Business News reported on Friday that Apple is purchasing an 8% stake in AMD. A few minutes later FBN corrected itself and reported that Abu Dahabi had actually made the purchase and not Apple. Apparently FBN had incorrectly read a Wall Street Journal report on the news wire.

However, the on-air blunder was only part of the story. After incorrectly announcing the Apple purchase FBN guest contributer Charles Payne analyzed the deal and proclaimed the purchase “real smart by apple”. Real smart!?! Are you kidding.

Via Valleywag.

It is that time of the year again. The Apple Store has just posted their Holiday Gift Guide. With only 42 shopping days left before Christmas there is no better time than now to begin writing your “wish list”. And if you are like me you will begin at Apple’s Holiday Gift Guide.

Of course the real holiday spirit is all about giving. With the Holiday Gift Guide you can find the perfect gift for a friend, co-worker or your loved one. Apple & iTunes gift cards are the perfect stocking stuffer gift. Apple offers their “signature gift box” for iPod and iPhone purchases and free shipping on all items purchased from the gift guide.

According to Crave UK, an Asus exec has confirmed that they are helping Apple build a tablet PC. Crave’s source alleges that an Apple Tablet is in development and will not be based upon current Asus technology but instead based on Apple design. In May 2005 Apple was granted a patent for a tablet-style electronic device.

I would imagine that an Apple Tablet PC will run on a slimmed down version of Leopard featuring the Cover Flow finder (similar to what we have seen in the iPhone and iTouch). It wouldn’t surprise me to see this new device shun the “stylus” and instead use the multi-touch technology.

Via: Crave UK